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  1. Arctican

    Side By Side Comparison - AirPods Max, B&O H95, Dali iO-6, B&W PX8, ML 5909, M&D MW75, Focal Bathys and more

    This is a great write-up, thank you. Because of your comprehensive review and list, I bought the Focal Bathys as I put importance on "audiophile"-grade sound quality, as you have ranked the Bathys the 3rd best sounding ANC headphones in your extensive list. My other consideration was B&O's...
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    FiiO M15 Audio Player | Dual AK4499EQ | 7490 mAh Battery | 64 GB ROM | $1299.99

    This is a follow-up post, and I'll try to be objective as possible: I have been comparing the M15 with SP1000 (without amp for sensitive IEMs and with SP1000 amp for headphones) for more than 2 weeks now and I am always amazed how M15 is much more effortless on bringing forward all the sound. I...
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    Reply to review by 'Arctican' on item 'FiiO M15'

    I have been comparing this with SP1000 (without amp for sensitive IEMs and with SP1000 amp for headphones) for 2 weeks now and I am always amazed how M15 is much more effortless on bringing forward all the sound. I have never heard the other instruments in the music background that is not really...
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  4. Arctican

    New TOL A&K DAP : the AK Ultima SP1000

    Hello All, It has been a while since I last posted due to my very busy schedule (3 years?). Anyway, for the past 3~4 years, I had myself the A&K SP1000, its AMP, the IER Z1R, Campfire Andromeda Gold Edition, and the Fiio M15 (among others). To put it simply, as I don't have the luxury of time...
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    FiiO M15 Audio Player | Dual AK4499EQ | 7490 mAh Battery | 64 GB ROM | $1299.99

    Hello All, It has been a while since I last posted due to my very busy schedule (3 years?). Anyway, for the past 3 years, I had myself the A&K SP1000, its AMP, the IER Z1R, Campfire Andromeda Gold Edition, and recently: the Fiio M15 (among others). To put it simply, as I don't have the luxury...
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    Sennheiser IE800 vs. Shure SE846: Which one is superior in terms of price?

    It has been a while since I haven't visited this forum. I am a fan of both the SE846 and the IE800 and have been using these everyday when I'm outside or whenever I'm mobile. They are both complementary with each other as they are complete opposites, with the SE846 being more robust and...
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    Hifiman RE-800

    This is good news. I hope Hifiman improves the cable design, I have replaced my RE-600 3 times due to cable issues.
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    Sony's new flagship 2014 - MDR-Z7

    I totally agree. Unfortunately, some enthusiasts I know still discredit Sony as not "botique" nor specialized enough when it comes to personal audio, unlike Audeze, Hifiman, or Sennheiser. They might have heard the earlier offerings of Sony or the low end audio products offered by Sony (plus...
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    Sony's new flagship 2014 - MDR-Z7

    Yes, I will modify it eventually. I am just reading this long Z7 thread just now. Thanks for the tip!
  10. Arctican

    Sony's new flagship 2014 - MDR-Z7

    Hello head-fiers! So, first of all, it has been a while (6 months) that I haven't visited nor read the forums. Second, I am also late to the party - the MDR Z7 party that is. And boy, I am loving this new Z7 headphone of mine, and I'm using this more frequently than my Hifiman HE 500. And I...
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    FiiO X7 | DXD | DSD | 384K/64B | ESS9018+ Android | WiFi | Bluetooth | 4 AMP modules | Balanced Out |

    I certainly most agree with this post. And it's not a placebo effect. It certainly is better in pure music mode.
  12. Arctican

    Anyone from the Philippines here?

    Thank you adobotj, will visit both Egghead Galleria and Shangrila EDSA. Just knew about them and checked their FB page today, quite happy to know of their existence in Manila :D
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    Anyone from the Philippines here?

    Thank you, ProtegeManiac. Will definitely visit Egghead.   As for your enticing gastronomic recommendations, I will try these as well! Bukod sa miss ko na ang Pinas, nagutom pa tuloy ako ngayon. 
  14. Arctican

    Anyone from the Philippines here?

    Salamat, coco8579. I visited their FB page and I am quite happy to know about their existence now. I will definitely visit the shop next week.
  15. Arctican

    Anyone from the Philippines here?

    Dear fellow Pinoy head-fiers,   Uuwi ako ng Pinas by Monday morning (am working in Vietnam for the past 7 years and flies to Manila only 2X a year) for a 4-day holiday break. Any "true" audiophile shop recommendations that I can visit once I am in Manila?   I want to buy some accessories for...
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    Reply to review by 'arctican' on item 'FiiO X7'

    So far the best and most coherent review of Fiio X7. I salute thee, chowmein83.
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  17. Arctican

    What Are You Listening To Right Now?

    Diverse Playlist Favorite extraordinaire (listening): Wilco- Kamera and Radio Cure Outkast- Atliens Ryan Adams- Gimme Something Good Shirley Bassey- Diamonds are Forever St. Vincent- Digital Witness Snoop- Gin and Juice, Lodi Dodi Yeah Yeah Yeahs- Black Tounge Toni Braxton- You're Makin Me High
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    What Are You Listening To Right Now?

    Courtney Barnett "Elevator" Grimes "California" Father John Misty "Chateau Lobby #4) Axel Kuhn Jazz Trio
  19. Arctican

    FiiO X7 | DXD | DSD | 384K/64B | ESS9018+ Android | WiFi | Bluetooth | 4 AMP modules | Balanced Out |

    I want that K5 so bad, it's not yet available in my country! Lucky you :)
  20. Arctican

    FiiO X7 | DXD | DSD | 384K/64B | ESS9018+ Android | WiFi | Bluetooth | 4 AMP modules | Balanced Out |

    I connected the X7 from its line out socket output to the iFi micro idsd's 3.5mm analogue input (bypassing the DAC of the idsd, as the X7 DAC is very capable already!). The dynamics improved quite considerably, especially from the lower upto the mid frequency range (I'm using the shure se846 by...
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    Reply to review by 'arctican' on item 'FiiO X7'

    Good review. I agree that forgetting our previous biases is really easy with the X7, since some of us bought or tried even more expensive and highly regarded DAPs. I guess it's really hard to get past how on earth can a USD650 player beat other DAPs double or even more the price, SQ-wise (esp my...
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  22. Arctican

    FiiO X7 | DXD | DSD | 384K/64B | ESS9018+ Android | WiFi | Bluetooth | 4 AMP modules | Balanced Out |

    I was looking for an official thread of the Fiio X7 impressions. Since I can't find one, I would just want to post my initial thoughts here- and I might post more once I spend more time with my day-old Fiio X7.   As a backgrounder, I bought the first ever Fiio X7 unit available in Vietnam just...
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    Reply to review by 'arctican' on item 'FiiO X7'

    Great review! I also do concur with your review points.   I just bought this great DAP yesterday, and boy, I am a little nuts now on how great the X7 sounds. The instrument separation and "effortlessness" of its sound reproduction is phenomenal.   I was lucky to audition this side by side with...
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  24. Arctican

    SONY NW-ZX100

    Nope bro. 50% discount scheme is not their Christmas sales program. This is what I've been talking about: http://www.3kshop.vn/thong-tin/tin-tuc/chuong-trinh-uu-dai-giang-sinh-va-nam-moi-2016 The best among the Christmas sale is the hifiman HE560, 20% off!
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    SONY NW-ZX100

    I forwarded this link to the audiophile shop here in Vietnam. They're surprised and might do the same strategy in the near future :)
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